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In their lifetime
Born in the reign of Edward III
  • Birth
    1327
    Born
  • Year of birth
    25 Jan 1327
    Accession of Edward III
    Reigned 1327–1377
  • Age c. 10
    1337–1453
    Hundred Years' War begins
    Intermittent war between England and France.
  • Age c. 19
    26 Aug 1346
    Battle of Crécy
  • Age c. 21
    1348–1350
    Black Death reaches England
    Killed roughly a third to a half of the population.
  • Age c. 29
    19 Sep 1356
    Battle of Poitiers
  • Age c. 48
    24 Jan 1375
    Father Richard "Copped Hat" died
  • Age c. 50
    1377
    Died
  • Age c. 50
    22 Jun 1377
    Accession of Richard II
    Reigned 1377–1399